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Ferrari F1 drive wasn’t Hamilton’s “childhood dream” last year, says Alonso
On February 1st, it was announced that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes to join Ferrari in 2025. Despite the news causing a furore, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso said he missed the initial excitement because he was busy training. Alonso admitted that he didn’t pay much attention to Hamilton’s switch, and the news came as a surprise given Hamilton’s strong connection to Mercedes. Alonso, who previously raced for Ferrari, expressed his hope that Hamilton enjoys his experience with the team and believes that Hamilton’s presence could help them fight for the championship, as Ferrari already has a fast car.
